Chinese language travel guide
During this time one of the Far East’s most distinctive philosophical movements emerged, that of Chan Buddhism or more commonly known by the Japanese variation “Zen”. Its followers believe …
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Travel map of asia
History the May 4th Movement (1919), which sought democratic and cultural renewal. The two organisations opposed the Warlords and in 1927 proclaimed a new democratic republic with Nanjing as …
Travel to Taiwan
The fierce south-west monsoons are the main reason for the heavy rainfall figures. Most ofthe rain (up to well over 300mm/12in. per month!) falls in the months of June …
From Beijing to Xi’an via Anyang, Zhengzhou, Songshan, Kaifeng and Luoyang
To follow the course ofthe Huanghe is a journey to the roots of Chinese culture. A journey upstream is recommended, starting ideally from Anyang, the cradle of this vast …
Western Mountains Xishan
The Fragrant Mountain (Xiangshan; 557m/1827ft), rises steeply in the Western Mountains, some 25km/15 miles to the north-west of the city in a park which bears the same name. Its …
Suzhou Map
Province: Jiangsu. Area: 119sq.km/46sq. miles Population: 700,000 (conurbation 5,310,000) Suzhou (120°36’E, 31°19’N) lies south ofthe river delta ofthe Chiangjian on the eastern bank of the Taihu Lake in the …
Yantai Map
Province: Shandong Area: 222sq.km/86sq. miles Population: 370,000 (conurbation 8,000,000) Yantai lies in the north-east of Shandong province, at 121°23’Eand37032’N. It is linked by ship with Shanghai, Qinhuangdao and Dalian, …
Grottoes of Maijishan Maijishan Shiku
The museum’s exhibits include ceramics, some of which date from Neolithic times. The most famous item is the bronze sculpture “Flying Horse from Gansu”, with its hoof resting on …
Shenyang Map
Capital of the Liaoning Province Altitude: 40m/131ft. Area: 173 sq.km/67sq. miles Population: 4,140,000 (conurbation 5,320,000) Shenyang is situated in the centre ofthe Liaoning province at 123°24’E and 41°43’N. From …
Chinese travel tours
The Huaqing Hot Springs are to be found 26km/16 miles east of Xi’an at the foot of Mount Lishan in a large park containing a number of public baths …